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Telephone: 330.725.2873 Fax: 440.237.0135 Postal Mail: 3609 Medina Road Reserve Square Center Medina, Ohio 44256 Email: info@Csardasdance.com |
January 2005 A Happy and Prosperous New Year from Csardas Dance Company and the Movement Arts Center! Csardas Dance Company / Movement Arts Center Mission Statement Csardas Dance Company (CDC), founded in 1994, holds a unique place in Ohio's professional dance community. Unique in its strong Hungarian heritage, CDC offers outstanding preparation for both professional and nonprofessional dancers. The goal of CDC's Youth Ensemble is to provide training for young dancers in traditional and contemporary works stemming from Hungarian heritage. The school of CDC, the Movement Arts Center (MAC), in addition to serving as the home for Ohio Conservatory of Dance, offers instruction in several dance disciplines to area residents. The Center combines classical training and contemporary movement disciplines with emphasis on performance skills and musicality to creative expressive, intuitive, and proficient performers and individuals. Csardas represented at International Showcase of Performing Arts for Young People (IPAY)  Csardas Dance Company will be a part of this
prestigious international conference as it comes to Cleveland for the
first time since 1987. From Jan. 19-22 Playhouse Square will host
performers, exhibitors and presenters from around the world! International
Performing Arts for Youth is an international membership organization
which exists to provide leadership and educational opportunities to the
field of international performing arts for young people. The organization
serves, advances, informs and raises the profile of the field. IPAY will
accomplish its mission through international networks, consortia and an
annual conference which promotes the creation and presentation and
exchange of the highest quality performing arts for young people.
Check out many FREE performances associated with the Showcase by clicking on "GET TICKETS (Public)" at this link... http://www.playhousesquare.com/showcase2005/. T á n c h á z (Hungarian Dance House)!  Come out to the Movement Arts Center on Sunday,
February 20, 2005 at 6pm for a Táncház (Hungarian Dance House)! Our very
own Csardas Youth Ensemble will perform both traditional and modern
Hungarian dances. They will also invite the audience to join in as they
teach some simple Hungarian dances! Bring your whole family to Medina for
this FREE event! The Movement Arts Center is located at 3609 Medina Road
(Rt. 18) in Medina, just 1 mile west of I-71 in Reserve Square (across
from Buehlers). Click here for a map. http://www.Csardasdance.com/mac_directions.htm.
Call to register - 330.725.2873 or e-mail: info@Csardasdance.com.  Learn to SALSA at the MAC!
Professional dancer, choreographer, and instructor, Susana Evert, co-founder of the Tom and Susana Evert Dance Theatre, will lead beginners in the art of this fiery Latin dance! Susana specializes in different styles and techniques, among these are the Latin-American Rhythms and the influence of these is visible in her original work. She has given many workshops in Latin-American dance styles and residencies in many schools and camps for children and adults and many levels of understanding. Susana was awarded a fellowship of excellence in choreography from the Ohio Arts Council in 1999. Classes take place at our spacious dance studio located at 3609 Medina Rd. (Rt. 18) in Medina just 1 mile west of I-71 in Reserve Square. Call 330.725.2873 for details. Movement Arts Center Open Registration!  The New Year is the perfect time to sign your child up
to learn about and enjoy the wonderful art form of dance! Movement Adventures (for children ages 3 through 8): Saturdays 10 A.M. ages 3 - 4 11 A.M. ages 5 - 8 Beginning Ballet: Saturdays 12 Noon Intermediate Ballet: Mondays 5 P.M. Beginning Point: Saturdays 1pm Intermediate/Advanced Pointe: Mondays 6 P.M. http://www.Csardasdance.com/mac.htm Call 330.725-2873 for questions or more information. Please note that spring break will be March 26 - April 3, 2005. Development/Marketing Intern Opportunity at the MAC! Are you a self-motivated individual who is looking for experience in the world of dance facility management? We are looking for a Development/Marketing Intern who will assist with database management, marketing, research and cultivation activities. For more information, check out: http://www.Csardasdance.com/jobs.htm Executive Director Richard Graber Accepted as Member of International Dance Council Richard Graber, Executive Director of Csardas Dance Company, was recently accepted for membership in the International Dance Council. The International Dance Council (CID) is the official umbrella organization for all forms of dance in all countries of the world. It is a non-profit non-governmental organization founded in 1973 within the UNESCO headquarters. It is a worldwide forum bringing together international, national and local organizations as well as individuals active in dance. CID represents the art of dance in general and advises the UNESCO, national and local government agencies, international organizations and institutions. 
MAC Welcomes Sergei Fokin
and Ohio Conservatory of Dance The Movement Arts Center is pleased to welcome Sergei Fokin and the Ohio Conservatory of Dance. Sergei is a former principle dancer with Gerbek Ballet, Eifman Ballet, Russian Theatre of Modern Ballet and the Kirov. Sergei received his training from the Leningrad Academic Choreographic School as well as St. Petersburg Rimsky - Korasakov State Conservatory. He has choreographed for skaters at the Detroit Skating Club in Bloomfield Hills, including world champion, Tara Lipinski. He has also choreographed numerous award-winning dances for regional and national level ballet competitions. Call 330-725-2873 to find out more about Sergei's classes at the MAC! Csardas Dancer Poses for Artists  Csardas Youth Ensemble dancer, Courtney Gras, age 15,
had the wonderful opportunity to pose for the Medina County Art League in
November 2004 during one of their monthly meetings at the Grace-Drake
Center in Medina. She wore a traditional Hungarian costume from the
Csardas wardrobe. For information on the Medina County Art League, contact Bill Beal at 330.764.1999 or http://www.mcpaf.org Need Space For An Event?  The Movement Arts Center houses two dance studios, (35 x 35
studio/informal performance space with curtain, as well as a second studio
20 x 25). Both studios feature Stage Step II design sprung floors with
premium sound systems. The center also offers three office cubicles and a
spacious lobby area which doubles as an audience or reception space.
Meetings and/or rehearsals may be held any day during regular business hours. Please inquire about available times for parties and receptions. The entire Movement Arts Center building is available for large events. It can accommodate up to 150 guests. Click here for information on the MAC for your special event! http://www.Csardasdance.com/mac_rent.htm Please Support Csardas Dance Company With Your Tax-deductible Gift. It's safe, easy and fast! Please click this link to see full details on
how you can pledge support to our non-profit dance organization! http://www.Csardasdance.com/contact.htm
Informal performance by the Ohio Conservatory of Dance and Csardas
Youth Ensemble to be held at the MAC in March - details to come! |